FREE National Parks Admission April 22-26

If you know me at all, then you know that my family loves to hike! Many of our favorite vacations in the past – and many being planned in the future – included visiting National Parks. A few years ago, we visited Bryce Canyon National Park for FREE during National Parks Week. National Parks week is one of several times during the year that visitors to Nationals Parks are not charged entrance fees.

Yellowstone National Park

For 2013, National Parks Week is April 22-26th. It’s not too late to plan a fee-free trip to a National Park. There are hundreds of National Parks, many of which never charge a fee.

Grand Teton National Park

Do you live near a National Park, Monument, Historic Site or Recreation Area? You might be surprised. Go here to find parks by State.

Dinosaur National Monument

I hope you will take advantage of National Parks Week, or one of the other fee free days this year. There’s nothing like seeing your own backyard, and getting a great deal!

Remaining Free National Parks Days in 2013

If you do go, keep your eyes open for other special offers the park may be offering for National Parks Week. We got a free reusable tote bag. Also, make sure to check out the park’s Junior Ranger program (each park has their own program with different requirements). For my preschooler, this was the highlight of many of our trips.